Looking for a Z3

[pseto]

So, no track events for you.....

http://www.carmax.com/dyn/factsheet/...et.aspx?KNo=11

That's a pretty good deal..too bad it's far away.

Do you know if you want 240hp or 315hp?

Edit: I think everyone wants an "M" sometimes...

that link was for an Acura, but i did see the ones at CarMax. I've been checking Craigslist too.

Dont really have the need for a ton of horsepower (got a 335i for that), and plus this is mostly for wife's daily driver.

[tgmeyer]

well, after telling my wife, she wanted some input since she'll use it as a daily driver. what do you think she wanted?

My 2 cents? What is the point of a Z3 unless it's a vert ? My wife got rid of her Z4 vert and regrets it. I have my 330CiC and wouldn't give it up for nothing! Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.
Tom

[Car54]

My 2 cents? What is the point of a Z3 unless it's a vert ? My wife got rid of her Z4 vert and regrets it. I have my 330CiC and wouldn't give it up for nothing! Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.
Tom

I think you're right!



You could be wrong.... =\

[mlytle]

My 2 cents? What is the point of a Z3 unless it's a vert ? My wife got rid of her Z4 vert and regrets it. I have my 330CiC and wouldn't give it up for nothing! Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.
Tom

my 2 cents? what is the point of any car, like verts, that you can't take out on a track?

[OwnedbyDuncan]

my 2 cents? what is the point of any car, like verts, that you can't take out on a track?

I agree. It like getting a dog that cant hunt or herd. What's the point of feeding it and taking it to the vet if you are going to just carry it around in a bag at the mall. Real dogs work. Real cars go on the track. Real woman spend your money. Life is good!

Dave Apker and the collies

[pseto]

I agree. It like getting a dog that cant hunt or herd. What's the point of feeding it and taking it to the vet if you are going to just carry it around in a bag at the mall. Real dogs work. Real cars go on the track. Real woman spend your money. Life is good!

Dave Apker and the collies

LOL!!! you guys are making it really hard on me

[ErikT]

LOL!!! you guys are making it really hard on me

Have you considered a Beetle Cabriolet? lol

[pseto]

Have you considered a Beetle Cabriolet? lol

no thank you

[Biggins]

What about a Solstice or Miata?

The new Solstice coupe is the reincarnation of the Z3 coupe IMO... http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-...c-oupe/704857/

[pseto]

wife is kinda set on a z3, just wish we would have thought of this a few months ago b/c everyone is trying to sell a vert for the spring with a premium

[woodym3]

It's for the wife, she's not a track junkie. Get the roadster and have fun! As you say Paul, you have the 335 if (either of you) want to do track events.

[pseto]

anyone buy a car off of eBay? I've bought plenty of things from eBay, but never something as big as a car. tons of pictures and it seems like you can get inspections done via 3rd party. i guess you just go and drive it home.

any tips appreciated

[mlytle]

I agree. It like getting a dog that cant hunt or herd. What's the point of feeding it and taking it to the vet if you are going to just carry it around in a bag at the mall. Real dogs work. Real cars go on the track. Real woman spend your money. Life is good!

Dave Apker and the collies

LOL!!

guess i gotta find a job for my (her) dogs. just picked up two rescued papillon/tibetan spaniel mixes last weekend. i was hoping for something that would catch a frisbee...pretty sure a frisbee would crush these two! gotta say it appears a little ridiculous driving a crew cab, long bed diesel pickup with these two looking out the window..

[Car54]

I bought my M3 in St. Louis on ebay...I wasn't smart about it, but I was lucky. I did put the deposit down, but I was not obligated to buy it once I went to the location. Of course, I fell in love and took it home. What a test drive home!

Anyway, PPI's are a little sketchy when done out of town. It could be Bobby the salesman's best friend Bo who does the PPI.....never can tell.

The best thing I can think of is to reach out to a fellow BMW enthusiast, or even more effective, a gearhead and ask them to check the car out for you. This approach worked well when I bought my Coupe in Philly area. As you know, some of us BMW owners can be more scrutinizing than some used car managers.

If you're looking for Z3's go to the Z3 forum on bimmerforums or roadfly, don't have an X5 guy look at the car.....you know what I mean.

Good luck, car hunting is my favorite sport!

[pseto]

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=011&sspagename=STRK%3AME WA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=320227623813&rd=1

I just went to look at this car and the auction ends in a few hrs. I really thought it was in great shape except for the driver side seat had a lot of wear near the seat belt. nothing a seat cover couldn't hide anything I need to look for?